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Apothecary Jar - Barry's Tricopherous, circa 1880
Reg. No: SH 850602
- Summary:
- Green apothecary jar containing Barry's Tricopherous (a hair tonic) used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1880. The ingredients of Barry's Tricopherous were; 97% alcohol, 1.5% castor oil, and 1% tincture of cantharides (spanish fly). Irritant drugs such as cantharides were thought to stimulate the scalp by increasing blood supply.
- Description:
- Apothecary's jar of light green glass, has flat sides, rounded corners and rather long neck.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 16.50 cm (Height), 5.70 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | hair, pharmaceuticals, psychiatric hospitals, kruses prize medal magnesia |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Pharmacy |
| Tertiary Classification: | pharmaceuticals |
| Inscriptions: | 2 - encircled on base. BARRY'S/TRICOPHEROUS/NEW YORK,U.S.A. |
| Place & Date Made: | New York, New York State, United States of America, circa 1880 |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1880 |
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